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enA Quote by Saint Simeon the New Theologian on god, sacred, spirit, knowledge, wisdom, man, humility, mindfulness, gifts, and selfhttp://blog.gaiam.com/quotes/authors/saint-simeon-new-theologian/69839
<p> I pray, you brother and sisters: let us strive with every means at our disposal to know ourselves. Then each one of us, starting with this self knowledge, will be able to discover what is too high for us. We need know ourselves so well that we can say like David: "I am worm and not a man " (Psalms 22:7) or like Abraham: "I am dust and ashes" (Genesis 18:7). Otherwise it will be impossible to understand even the smallest part of the Word of God, to interpret it in a spiritual way worthy of the Spirit of wisdom. Without humility it is not possible to become recipient of the gifts of the Spirit. </p><div class="field field-type-text field-field-quote-source">
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<p><a href="http://blog.gaiam.com/quotes/authors/saint-simeon-new-theologian/69839" target="_blank">read more</a></p>giftsGodhumilityknowledgemanmindfulnesssacredselfSpiritwisdomTue, 23 Mar 2010 07:44:01 +000069839 at http://blog.gaiam.com/quotesA Quote by unknown on god, gifts, man, riches, patience, humility, authority, justice, virtues, and illnesshttp://blog.gaiam.com/quotes/authors/unknown/69602
<p>Saint Peter Damaskin writes about the general and particular gifts of God and says: "The general gifts consist of four elements and all which result from them, as all the wonderful and awesome works of God outlined in Holy Scripture. The particular gifts are those gifts which God bestows upon every man individually whether it be riches for the sake of charity or poverty for the sake of patience with humility; whether it be authority for the sake of justice and the strengthening of virtues or subjugation and slavery for the sake of the expeditious salvation of the soul; be it health for the sake of helping the infirm or illness for the sake of the wreath of patience; be it understanding and skill in gain for the sake of virtue or weakness and lack of skill for the sake of submissive humility. All of this, even though it appears contrary to one another, nevertheless, it is by its purpose very good." In conclusion, St. Peter Damaskin says that we are obligated to give thanks to God for all gifts and with patience and hope to endure all tribulations and evil consequences. For all of that which God gives us or permits to befall us, benefits our salvation.</p><div class="field field-type-text field-field-quote-source">
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<p>If we could see that everything, even tragedy, is a gift in diguise, we would then find the best way to nourish the soul.</p><div class="field field-type-text field-field-contrib-user">
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<p>Beware of despair. You do not serve a tyrant, but your service is to a kind Lord, Who, taking nothing from you, He has given you all. And when you did not exist at all, He fashioned you so that you would be in that [ state ] in which you now are. Who is sufficient to render Him thanks for the fact that He has brought us into existence? O the immeasurable grace! Who can sufficiently honor Him with hymns? For He has given us knowledge of all things. And not only those which are manifest, but also of the hidden things. For we know that if there is anything we do not know, it is necessary for us only to ask this [ knowledge ] from Him.</p><div class="field field-type-text field-field-quote-source">
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<p>For the warrior, there is no "better" or "worse"; everyone has the necessary gifts for his particular path.<br /></p><div class="field field-type-text field-field-contrib-user">
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<p>An uncomfortable feeling is not an enemy. It’s a gift that says, "Get honest; inquire." We reach out for alcohol, or television, or credit cards, so we can focus out there and not have to look at the feeling. And that's as it should be, because in our innocence we haven't known how. So now what we can do is reach out for a paper and a pencil, write thought down, and investigate.</p><div class="field field-type-text field-field-contrib-user">
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<p>Willing to experience aloneness,<br />I discover connection everywhere;<br />Turning to face my fear,<br />I meet the warrior who lives within;<br />Opening to my loss,<br />I am given unimaginable gifts;<br />Surrendering into emptiness,<br />I find fullness without end.<br /><br />Each condition I flee from pursues me.<br />Each condition I welcome transforms me<br />And becomes itself transformed…</p><div class="field field-type-text field-field-quote-source">
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<p>Change always comes bearing gifts.</p><div class="field field-type-text field-field-contrib-user">
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<p>There are times I forget to be grateful<br />easier to see things that are wrong<br />as I dishonor the the gifts I've been given<br />with worry, angst and woe.<br /><br />There are times I need reminding<br />of the things I take for granted each day;<br />my children, my home or a stranger,<br />sent to brighten my way.<br /><br />Take some time to say thank you<br />for the blessings that color your day;<br />Those colors will form a rainbow,<br />and chase the darkness away.<br /><br />Marianne Goldweber</p><div class="field field-type-text field-field-contrib-user">
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<p>Love is not a religion.</p><div class="field field-type-text field-field-quote-source">
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